OUR STORY

Hi, I’m Tim Grogan and I have worked in the UK footwear and clothing wholesale business for over 30 years, with 20 years of clearance experience.

I’ve worked with (and for) multinational, bestselling brands including Converse, O’Neill, Reef, Skechers, Fitflop, Sperry Topsider, Saucony Originals, Keds, CAT, Kickers, Crocs, Buffalo London and Acupuncture.

Having always worked in sales, I know that it is time consuming and difficult to get rid of samples and seconds at the end of the season, so I want to offer businesses a sustainable solution to this problem.

 

Many brands are working to reduce their environmental impact directly at the point of production, but once the shoes are produced and in the market, have little control of overstocks or samples.

 

I can help you clear your backlog of samples and seconds into Middle Eastern and African markets, maintaining your brand equity and giving this footwear a second life.

 

See our Why Use Us page to find out how this could work for you.

In the UK approximately just 15% (26,244 tonnes) of post-consumer shoe waste is collected and redistributed as second hand

The remaining 85% (142,756 tonnes) is sent to landfill

Over 300 million pairs of shoes are thrown away every year in the UK, with the majority going to landfill

  • ‘I have known Tim for over 20 years and he really understands and respects a brand’s needs – especially the sensitive business of clearing samples and maintaining brand equity. He is honest and reliable, with over 30 years of industry experience and I would recommend him to anyone’.

    Erik Hof
    Head of Birkenstock Professional Europe

  • ‘I have moved many samples and clearance lines through Tim over the years. He is easy to deal with and I can trust that my products will never appear in key markets or online, to undermine my core business. It solves a big challenge for the fashion trade and gives unwanted lines a new life’.

    Darren Cooper
    Former MD of Hoodrich Clothing Worldwide

  • ‘I worked alongside Tim in my former role at Saucony. He provides a swift and valuable service, helps with logistics and provides the necessary paperwork. He looks for solutions and opportunities whilst respecting the brand’s profile. I’ll continue to use him in my new role’.

    Mark Ash
    Former EMEA Brand Manager for Saucony